BRISTLING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word bristling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BRISTLING
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abound | verbv | |||||||
verb • be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities • be in a state of movement or action | ||||||||
burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||||
uprise | verbv | |||||||
verb • come into existence; take on form or shape • ascend as a sound • rise up as in fear • rise to one's feet • come up, of celestial bodies • move upward • return from the dead • get up and out of bed |